Science Week is here and the school is buzzing with excitement as the girls embark on a journey of curiosity, exploration and hands-on scientific discovery. This is a wonderful opportunity for the girls to think like scientists: questioning, investigating and making sense of the world around them in fun and engaging ways.

Fostering a love of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) from an early age is paramount, and in an all-girls’ school, this takes on even greater significance. Research shows that early experiences shape children’s confidence in these subjects and we are determined to show our pupils that science is for everyone! A recent report commissioned by the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA), of which we are a member, found that 50% of girls’ school alumnae have worked in a STEM-related field at some point in their careers, an extraordinary statistic, especially considering that women currently make up only 8% of the overall STEM workforce. Donna Stevens, Chief Executive of the GSA, emphasised: “Girls from GSA schools break barriers and this is particularly evident in their uptake of and success in STEM subjects…Our confident and capable young women with their extraordinary academic achievements are a continued testament to the enduring power and purpose of girls’ schools.”

By immersing our pupils in exciting scientific experiences, we aim to inspire them to see themselves as the innovators, engineers and problem-solvers of the future. Science Week launched this morning with a dynamic assembly filled with captivating experiments from our visitor, Mother Nature Science, setting the tone for an action-packed week ahead. Throughout the week, the girls will take part in hands-on experiments and investigations designed to ignite their curiosity, deepen their understanding and bring science to life in exciting and meaningful ways.

Reception and Key Stage 1 will delve into Change and Adaptation, developing their scientific thinking as they observe, question and explore the world around them. Meanwhile, Key Stage 2 will take part in a Forces Workshop, where they will investigate how forces influence movement in sport and beyond through interactive experiments and real-world applications.

However, Science Week is about more than just exciting experiments; it’s about building confidence, fostering curiosity (just like Curiosity Fox) and developing a mindset that embraces discovery. Through active exploration and problem-solving, we hope to inspire the girls to see science as a subject full of endless possibilities.

We can’t wait to see the girls exploring, investigating and discovering the wonders of science this week.